1 week post op today

[SAU 26]

53 yr old male 5’8”
HW 278
SW 264
CW 248.5
GW Onederland

I’m officially 1 week from waking up after surgery. Surgery was ok, recovery was challenging. Did not get discharged until late Friday. Starting to feel human now. No nausea,no Constipation, no hunger..I do have gut pain but only when I first sit or stand on lower right. Other than that, I think I’m doing pretty well for an old guy. All the sweet Protein makes me want to gag. Never was a sweets eater..more a meat, potatoes bar food guy..I do enjoy my sugar free popsicles though..I switched over to my Fairlife Fat free milk for my go to protein source..add chocolate Protein Powder at night as my tv watching nite cap....like I’m a kid again..weight loss is amazing to me..it is falling off daily..CRAZY

[Smartbuckeye 0]

10 minutes ago, SAU said:

53 yr old male 5’8”
HW 278
SW 264
CW 248.5
GW Onederland

I’m officially 1 week from waking up after surgery. Surgery was ok, recovery was challenging. Did not get discharged until late Friday. Starting to feel human now. No nausea,no Constipation, no hunger..I do have gut pain but only when I first sit or stand on lower right. Other than that, I think I’m doing pretty well for an old guy. All the sweet Protein makes me want to gag. Never was a sweets eater..more a meat,potatoes bar food guy..I do enjoy my sugar free popsicles though..I switched over to my Fairlife Fat free milk for my go to Protein source..add chocolate Protein Powder at night as my tv watching nite cap....like I’m a kid again..weight loss is amazing to me..it is falling off daily..CRAZY

Glad you are feeling better with recovery.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[Screwballski 540]

53 here, too.
Of course, I’m very, VERY young for my age! 😉
Terrific to hear things are going so well!!!

[SAU 26]

On 06/06/2018 at 17:16, Screwballski said:

53 here, too.

Of course, I’m very, VERY young for my age! 😉

Terrific to hear things are going so well!!!

👍

[Rexcom 39]

Hi Sau, We are nearly the same stats with age and weight. My surgery is currently scheduled for 6/26/18. Hopefully I am feeling well by day 7 post-op as well. I'd like to return back to my office job on day 8 post-op.

[SAU 26]

On 06/07/2018 at 01:25, Rexcom said:

Hi Sau, We are nearly the same stats with age and weight. My surgery is currently scheduled for 6/26/18. Hopefully I am feeling well by day 7 post-op as well. I'd like to return back to my office job on day 8 post-op.

I am day 8 this morning. I could go back to a desk job today,not sure I’d be ready but I think I would need a nap at some point. I am self employed and my job involves a lot of getting up/getting down,walking ,twisting and turning. No way I could do my job yet. After working for 28 years,I took off an entire month for “me”. I’m not going back until July. My business is large enough that I can do it.

[domi 237]

I'm happy to hear you're doing well. I'm 2 months out. I know many go right back to work, but don't be afraid to take more time for you if your job allows it. You will be concentrating on drinking Water, getting your Proteins and walking as much as you can. An afternoon nap is also helpful. This is a big life change where you need to establish new habits. When you're back at work just always keep water with you. It becomes difficult to maintain your Fluid intake when running to meetings. Best of luck to you on your journey.